Do you have to stop for a school bus if there is a median in NY?


Do you have to stop for a school bus if there is a median in NY? This law applies on all roadways in New York State. You must stop for a school bus even if it is on the opposite side of a divided highway.


Has a bus ever tipped over?

The driver turned frantically, and the bus tipped and went over the rail landing on its roof 25 feet below. In all, 29 people, 28 students and one adult, died, most of whom were crushed and died quickly.


Is it illegal to go around a school bus?

You must stop before meeting or overtaking a school bus loading or unloading passengers on a two-lane roadway. You must remain stopped until the stop signal arm is no longer extended and the flashing lights are turned off or the driver signals you to pass.